Inspir-Asian

Between Karl in Korea, the Met's China: Through the Looking Glass exhibition, and the latest designer runways (embroidered dragons at Valentino and kimono-style robes at Gucci), it is clear that the direction of fashion is east...far east. We will be seeing an influx of Asian inspired trends both explicit (kimonos) and more subtle (oriental prints and embroideries) in the coming months. As Karl Lagerfeld has said, "Asia is the future." To keep the look current, try an east-meets-west take, by pairing a kimono with a distressed denim jacket or a chinoiserie patterned mini with gladiator sandals, as I did here with my favorite Anna Sui tunic.